Cotto - Provodnikov June 18

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  1. GolovKing

    GolovKing ESB Since 2006 Full Member

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    This fight is in play for June 18 at the Barclays in Brooklyn, per the scene.

    As a Cotto fan, I'd say he doesn't need a war with this beast and that's all Provo does is straight war.

    Sure, Cotto can box and move his way to a decision win but Provo will land some heavy shots along the way and does Cotto need to be in the ring with this kind of animal at this stage? I'd say no.

    What do you guys think?
     
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  2. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Interesting.

    :smoke
     
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  3. box4life11

    box4life11 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I say no as well Provo is insane
     
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  4. GolovKing

    GolovKing ESB Since 2006 Full Member

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    Rummy- Agree or disagree with me regarding the punishing nature of Provo fights.
     
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  5. lewis gassed

    lewis gassed The Bronze Dosser Full Member

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    Provo looked good under Diaz, he actually boxed and slipped punches in his last fight.
     
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  6. Rumsfeld

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    Well, my initial thoughts are Roach having worked with both of them, should have an idea what would be up. In theory I think Cotto could box and move for 12 rounds without absorbing a slew of damage.

    This fight, I assume would be at 154? Cotto would even have a chance to stop him at that weight I would imagine.

    I could see a scenario where Cotto's stamina issues can make things difficult for him, too, however.

    But assuming the fight would be at 154, and if I'm correct in my recollection that Provodnikov never fought at 147, I think it's safe for Cotto and an interesting match-up.

    Although I cannot remember for sure whether Ruslan ever did fight at 147, and boxrec seems to have thrown me a curve ball today.

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  7. GolovKing

    GolovKing ESB Since 2006 Full Member

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    From what I read, looks to be a fight being negotiated at 147.
     
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  8. JM22

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    Who did he fought against?
     
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  9. Rumsfeld

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    :think
     
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  10. lewis gassed

    lewis gassed The Bronze Dosser Full Member

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    Doesn't matter, he looked much better under Diaz than he ever did with Roach.
     
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  11. El Chicano

    El Chicano Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Good fight

    Think Cotto outboxes him
     
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  12. JM22

    JM22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It matters I remember Gatti RIP looking like SRL aginst bums when he hire buddy McGirt once he stepped against someone elite he got spanked.
     
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  13. theanatolian

    theanatolian Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Provo fought for Timmy's welterweight title in their FOTY, which tells us he carries big power @147.
     
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  14. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    to be honest didnt marvin somodio train provodnikov mostly because freddie was busy training his bigger name guys like pacquiao

    i dont think roach was in his corner vs algieri
     
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  15. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    I wouldnt be surprised if Cotto stopped him
     
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